Electrical Engineer

CASTOFOAM INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

Department: Electrical & Automation
Position: Electrical Engineer
Reporting To: Engineering Manager / Production Manager / Director
Job Location: As per company requirements, Company Office,
Customer Sites, and Project Locations, Sanand, Gujarat, India

1. Job Purpose
The Electrical Engineer is responsible for electrical design, control
panel design and manufacturing, PLC programming, industrial
automation, electrical wiring, testing, installation, commissioning, and
troubleshooting of lost foam casting plant machinery and other
industrial equipment.
The candidate must ensure reliable machine operation, electrical
safety, timely project execution, and customer satisfaction.
3. Key Responsibilities
A. Electrical Design & Engineering
1. Prepare electrical circuit diagrams, wiring diagrams, and control
schematics.
2. Design electrical systems for industrial machinery and complete
lost foam casting plants.
3. Select suitable motors, gearboxes, sensors, contactors, relays,
circuit breakers, VFDs, and other electrical components.
4. Prepare electrical BOMs, cable schedules, and technical
specifications.
5. Coordinate with mechanical and design engineers to finalize
machine layouts and electrical requirements.
B. Electrical Control Panel Manufacturing
1. Design and supervise manufacturing of electrical control panels
and PLC panels.
2. Select appropriate electrical components based on machine load
and operating requirements.
3. Ensure proper panel wiring, cable routing, earthing, labeling, and
electrical protection.
4. Inspect panel quality and verify compliance with applicable
electrical safety standards.
5. Prepare panel testing reports and electrical documentation.
C. PLC, HMI & Industrial Automation
1. Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs.
2. Configure HMI screens, alarms, operating sequences, and machine
parameters.
3. Integrate VFDs, sensors, actuators, pneumatic systems, and other
automation devices.
4. Work with PLC platforms such as Siemens, Mitsubishi, Delta, or
Allen-Bradley, depending on project requirements.
5. Implement automatic and manual operating modes, interlocks,
and safety functions.
6. Troubleshoot automation faults and improve machine
performance.
D. Machine Testing & Quality Control
1. Perform electrical inspection and testing of machinery before
dispatch.
2. Check motor rotation, current consumption, voltage levels,
control circuits, and safety interlocks.
3. Conduct functional testing of electrical systems and automation
sequences.
4. Identify electrical faults and implement corrective actions.
5. Maintain inspection reports, testing records, and electrical
drawings.
E. Installation & Commissioning
1. Visit customer sites for electrical installation and commissioning
of machinery.
2. Supervise machine wiring, control panel installation, cable
connections, and earthing.
3. Conduct machine trials and verify electrical and automation
performance.
4. Coordinate with mechanical, production, and service teams to
complete projects on schedule.
5. Train customers' operators and maintenance personnel in
machine operation and basic troubleshooting.
F. Maintenance & Troubleshooting
1. Diagnose electrical, control panel, PLC, and automation problems.
2. Provide technical support to customers during installation and
after-sales service.
3. Identify recurring faults and recommend permanent corrective
measures.
4. Maintain records of electrical failures, repairs, and preventive
maintenance.
5. Support continuous improvement in machine reliability and
electrical safety.
G. Documentation & Coordination
1. Maintain updated electrical drawings, PLC backups, and wiring
diagrams.
2. Prepare electrical BOMs, cost estimates, and material requisitions.
3. Coordinate with the purchase department for electrical
components.
4. Work closely with mechanical design, production, assembly, and
service teams.
5. Ensure timely completion of assigned electrical engineering
activities.
4. Required Qualifications
• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering,
Electronics Engineering, or Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
• 25 years of experience in industrial machinery, electrical panel
manufacturing, or industrial automation is preferred.
5. Required Technical Skills
• Electrical circuit design and industrial wiring.
• Electrical control panel design and assembly.
• PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• HMI configuration and basic industrial communication.
• VFD installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Motor selection and motor control circuits.
• Electrical component selection and BOM preparation.
• Reading and interpreting electrical drawings.
• Electrical testing, fault finding, and commissioning.
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• Knowledge of industrial electrical safety and earthing practices.
6. Preferred Industry Experience
Experience in any of the following areas will be an advantage:
• Foundry machinery and casting plant automation.
• Lost foam casting plant machinery.
• Sand handling and reclamation systems.
• Vacuum systems and vacuum pumps.
• Vibrating and compaction tables.
• Material handling equipment and conveyors.
• Industrial furnaces and temperature control systems.
• Pneumatic and hydraulic machine control systems.
7. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
The Electrical Engineer's performance will be evaluated based on:
1. Project Completion: Electrical work completed within the
committed project schedule.
2. Electrical Quality: Minimum electrical wiring and assembly
defects.
3. Machine Reliability: Reduction in electrical and automation-
related breakdowns.
4. Commissioning Efficiency: Timely installation and commissioning
at customer sites.
5. Cost Control: Effective electrical component selection and
adherence to approved BOM costs.
6. Troubleshooting: Quick identification and resolution of electrical
faults.
7. Documentation: Accurate and updated drawings, PLC backups,
and testing reports.
8. Customer Satisfaction: Timely technical support and resolution
of customer complaints.
9. Safety Compliance: Compliance with applicable electrical safety
procedures.
8. Authority & Accountability
The Electrical Engineer is authorized to:
• Recommend electrical components and automation solutions.
• Coordinate with the purchase department for electrical materials.
• Identify and report electrical design or manufacturing defects.
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• Stop electrical testing or commissioning when an unsafe
condition is identified.
• Recommend improvements in electrical design, machine safety,
and operating efficiency.
The engineer is accountable for the quality, safety, functionality, and
timely completion of assigned electrical engineering work.
9. Professional Competencies
• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• Practical problem-solving ability.
• Responsibility and ownership of assigned projects.
• Effective coordination with mechanical and production teams.
• Willingness to travel for customer-site installation and
commissioning.
• Ability to work independently and meet project deadlines.
• Commitment to continuous learning and technical improvement.
10. General Responsibilities
The employee shall:
• Follow company policies, procedures, and reporting systems.
• Maintain confidentiality of company designs, drawings, PLC
programs, and technical information.
• Use company tools, equipment, and materials responsibly.
• Maintain proper records of work completed and pending
activities.
• Perform other relevant duties assigned by management within
the scope of the role.